Unlike lasers, AWJ is a non-thermal process. It eliminates heat-affected zones (HAZ), preventing thermal distortion or changes in the material's properties.
Fabrication of microfluidic channels and texturing of medical implants. MICRO-CHANNEL MILLING USING ABRASIVE WATERJETS ...
Dicing microelectronic wafers and machining piezoelectric materials without risk of electrical shorts between layers. Unlike lasers, AWJ is a non-thermal process
Standard tolerances can reach as low as ±0.01 mm , with surface roughness values (Ra) often below 0.8 µm in hard materials. Common Applications This process uses a high-velocity stream of water
Shaping heat-sensitive components and thin-walled aluminum parts prone to distortion.
This process uses a high-velocity stream of water mixed with fine abrasive particles (typically garnet) to erode material at a microscopic level. Recent advancements in (with diameters as small as 0.2 mm or 0.3 mm) allow for the milling of narrow, controlled-depth channels. Why it’s a Game-Changer for Micro-Channels